Region 45s 80e
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean southeast of the Prince Edward Islands in the subantarctic waters, intense westerly winds drive across high-pressure systems while extremely cold temperatures create harsh maritime conditions. The strong 14.4 m/s westerly wind translates into rapid, tightly packed horizontal undulations that create Riley's characteristic optical vibration, while the steep pressure gradient of 37.16 Pa/cell demands densely layered parallel lines. The frigid 12.1 K temperature calls for her classic black-and-white geometric precision, with the high 92% humidity adding subtle gray tonal variations between the stark contrasts.
License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.
Region 45s 80e
Bridget Riley — 2026-04-17-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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